Cardenolides May Affect Herbivory on Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) by the Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita
Damaris Godinez-Vidal, Perla Achi, Adler R. Dillman, Simon Cornelis Groen
This study shows cardenolides in milkweeds reduce root-knot nematode reproduction and cause neurotoxic effects, suggesting they defend plants against these pests.
bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology